Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Take this medicine at least one hour before or two hours after meals.

Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the orally disintegrating tablet. Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take it. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Do not break or cut the tablet. Place the tablet in your mouth. After it has melted, swallow without water.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For peptic ulcers:
    • For oral dosage form (tablet):
      • Adults and children 12 years of age and older—The initial dose is 1 milligram (mg) 3 times a day. Your doctor will adjust the dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 8 mg per day.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use is not recommended.
    • For oral dosage form (disintegrating tablet):
      • Adults—1.7 milligrams (mg) 2 to 3 times a day. Your doctor will adjust the dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 6.8 mg per day.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For severe drooling:
    • For oral dosage form (solution):
      • Children 3 to 16 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your child's doctor. The dose is 0.02 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight 3 times a day. Your child's doctor may increase your child's dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1.5 to 3 mg per dose.
      • Children younger than 3 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child's doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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